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Attended an alumni function welcoming the class of 2020!
It was a very meaningful ceremony and afterwards the class of 1970 lighted the candles of the class of 2020. The candles were then placed in the mill race - everyone watched as they floated down the mill race at dusk.

Outstanding visit! Loved the fresh food, friendly people, and variety of experiences. Gorgeous campus. Salem has a lot to offer in places to eat and outdoor activities. The music program far exceeded my expectations.

Willamette is a historic University and important for that if nothing else, but it also a most pleasant place to visit. Located directly across from the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, it extends the park-like setting of the Capitol grounds -- with beautiful historic buildings, plenty of green space, and a lovely duck-filled creek running right through the heart...
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Willamette University is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It's located on a large parcel of land in downtown Salem, across from the Capitol Building. Willamette offers a plethora of musical opportunities, with recitals, the Oregon Symphony, and the Salem Philharmonic playing on campus. There is an excellent bookstore, and an excellent cafeteria with whole foods and many...
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I don't know about the university BUT they have an excellent cafeteria. It's open to the public. They have different stations with different types of food. This cafeteria would definitely be responsible for the "freshman 15". Oh yeah, totally affordable.

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